Falls Road
Falls Road
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Laura T
Middlesbrough, UK6,983 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
We first visited driving through as part of the Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus Tour and then returned the next day and hopped off to see the murals and peace gardens in more detail. Others have mentioned being made to feel uncomfortable or unsafe but this never once happened to us, infact everyone we spoke to was sooo very friendly and helpful, even when popped into a local shop to buy a few snacks etc.
We found the tour bus to be interesting and very sad. Our tour guide explained that even now (25 years after the peace agreement) there's some things you can't say on the wrong side of the wall, such as "Sláinte" (Irish version of cheers) over drinks in the Unionist area (Shankill Road). It is sad that there is still such hatred among neighbours.
We looked at doing one of the famous black taxi tours but found them to be very expensive, we feel we got a very good understanding of the troubles from sitting through the second half of the Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus Tour, our bus guide was excellent.
Shankill Road is the Unionist area of Belfast and Falls Road is the Republican area. See the many murals on both sides depicting the struggle for power. The dividing wall and gate is still there separating the two communities. Once you cross over the gate you can clearly see a sharp and very quick change in the artwork. The murals change frequently and quickly, an artist can paint over someone's mural in a day.
Worth a visit and really gives an insight into the troubles. If visiting Falls Road, then you need to visit Shankill Road and vice versa. Worthwhile a visit with a guide to give an insight into the troubles.
We found the tour bus to be interesting and very sad. Our tour guide explained that even now (25 years after the peace agreement) there's some things you can't say on the wrong side of the wall, such as "Sláinte" (Irish version of cheers) over drinks in the Unionist area (Shankill Road). It is sad that there is still such hatred among neighbours.
We looked at doing one of the famous black taxi tours but found them to be very expensive, we feel we got a very good understanding of the troubles from sitting through the second half of the Hop-On Hop-Off Red Bus Tour, our bus guide was excellent.
Shankill Road is the Unionist area of Belfast and Falls Road is the Republican area. See the many murals on both sides depicting the struggle for power. The dividing wall and gate is still there separating the two communities. Once you cross over the gate you can clearly see a sharp and very quick change in the artwork. The murals change frequently and quickly, an artist can paint over someone's mural in a day.
Worth a visit and really gives an insight into the troubles. If visiting Falls Road, then you need to visit Shankill Road and vice versa. Worthwhile a visit with a guide to give an insight into the troubles.
Written 1 September 2023
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Tony H
North East England, UK148 contributions
Jul 2023
We booked a trip through our hotel, very interesting and worth a couple of hours of your time. Thought provoking as our guide gave both sides of point of view and explained with good detail.
Written 10 July 2023
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paul-delaware
Middletown, DE539 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Our family of five stopped here as part of our private tour and found it to be interesting and a bit eerie. Even 25 years after the peace agreement, it’s clear that peace is fragile and history is deeply ingrained in the people. We checked out the murals, the “peace gate” and the “peace wall.” Well worth a stop for anyone trying to understand “The Troubles.”
Written 17 June 2023
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jorge c
Buenos Aires, Argentina15,691 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
We stopped by as part of our black cab tour, very interesting to get to understand the history of events that eventually led to peace in the region.
Written 31 May 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,814 contributions
Jan 2023
The Falls Road is the Republican area of Belfast. You will see some Nationalist flags. The murals can be seen, it's part of any visit to the Falls Road. Although the Troubles are behind us, thank goodness, the Falls Road is still a Republican stronghold. Belfast is still a divided city. The flags remain characteristic of Belfast.
Written 17 March 2023
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jamie
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
I would t not visit here when I was visiting there was police chasing cars and people throwing rocks at the police also people taking drugs in daylight please avoid
Written 16 October 2022
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billyj44
New Britain, CT15 contributions
Jul 2022
Well worth the visit. I was on a bus tour and we stopped on the other side of the road. Murals from the Troubles but also current events
Written 13 September 2022
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Christopher B
Manchester, UK41 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
I walked here from City Hall. Walking time of about 25-30 minutes. As someone who holds a British passport, I did not once feel uncomfortable walking around here. This is a republican/ nationalist area. If you can't accept that, then stay away. Some British people come here and are unsettled by what they see, what do they expect to find? Come here and learn about the history of this important area.
Written 17 August 2022
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Brenna
Province of Leinster, Ireland126 contributions
Jul 2022
The Falls Road is the Republican area of Belfast. All the murals depict the political history from this point of view. This area is part of the Black Taxi tour but can also be visited by taking a bus/glider from the city centre.
I visited by taking the G1 Glider from the city centre and strolled around. I feel that by going this way you can stroll around and view the murals/artwork at your leisure. Easy to walk around and personally I felt safer in this area than Shankill Road. Obviously if visiting on a Black Taxi tour you will hear of the history of the murals and leave more informed.
The dividing wall and gate is still there separating the two communities. Once you cross over the gate you can clearly see a sharp and very quick change in the artwork. Worth a visit and really gives an insight into the troubles.
I visited by taking the G1 Glider from the city centre and strolled around. I feel that by going this way you can stroll around and view the murals/artwork at your leisure. Easy to walk around and personally I felt safer in this area than Shankill Road. Obviously if visiting on a Black Taxi tour you will hear of the history of the murals and leave more informed.
The dividing wall and gate is still there separating the two communities. Once you cross over the gate you can clearly see a sharp and very quick change in the artwork. Worth a visit and really gives an insight into the troubles.
Written 4 August 2022
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richardthecrusader
102 contributions
Jun 2022
A sad but important part of our history. The artwork really helps understand the politics. Easy to walk around and see lots of murals. The dividing wall and gates between the communities is still there and a stark reminder of events.
Written 3 July 2022
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Andy B
Manitowoc, WI20 contributions
Hello:
I read your review of the Falls Road in Belfast. I will try to visit next summer, 2019. I've always been interested in Belfast, and am familiar with the history around Falls Road. Did you take a taxi tour of the area, or did you visit on your own? I'm guessing there would be public transportation (bus) to the area from central Belfast? Thank you.
Perkadventures
Banning, CA15,301 contributions
We used the Hop On Hop Off bus to do this. Worked out very well to see. First we rode the bus all around and then planned our stops where we wanted - Titanic etc.
We do not drive well on the wrong side of the road and the planned stops worked well. We had a 3 day pass that we purchased There is public transportation also available.
elwood2016
County Durham, UK9 contributions
I would like to visit the falls road and surrounding area to take photos I am English and will be on my own is it save to do this
Seasonedtraveller028
Dublin, Ireland195 contributions
Yes no problem ...be awake as you would be in any city ... I'd recommend you take a bus up to the top of Falls Road and walk back down ... there is lots of interesting history to consume on the way back including a visit to the Republican Museum (free) ... a visit to the Falls Road is a must do thing if you travel to Belfast ... ahead of Titanic in my opinion ...
Raquel Espinar
Toledo, Spain352 contributions
Hola! ¿Sabéis si se puede ir andando desde el centro de Belfast? Y otra cosa; ¿Creéis que es mejor ir por vuestra cuenta o mejor contratar un tour? Voy con presupuesto justo pero si me voy a perder muchas historias y curiosidades no me importa pagar un poco. Gracias! // Hello! Do you know if you can walk from the center of Belfast? And another thing; Do you think it is better to go on your own or hire a tour better ? I just budget but if I 'm going to lose many stories and curiosities do not mind paying a little. Thank you!
CorinaMargarita
Cordoba, Argentina381 contributions
Hola...
Se puede ir caminando, sí... siempre y cuando el clima acompañe. Si se pone muy frío es difícil caminar y disfrutar al mismo tiempo.
No están todos los murales juntos, sino que hay que caminar bastante.
Hay varios tours que se pueden aprovechar... uno en taxi, que van parando y comentando bien la historia de cada mural. Y otro que es el hop on-hop off... el colectivo que además tiene varias paradas para aprovechar no solo la d Falls Road... la información que dan es más general pero se puede aprovechar todo el recorrido.
Otra manera para no perderse nada es buscar información en Internet y leer los detalles para hacerlo caminando y ser su propio guía...
Cuando fui, hicimos la primera parte caminando pero estaba tan frío que luego tomamos el colectivo turìsitico con las paradas e hicimos la mayor parte del recorrido sin bajarnos porque además llovía y ya era tarde.
Espero que te sirva la información!
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Falls Road:
- City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (From ₱1,430.08)
- Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ (From ₱4,933.10)
- Northern Ireland Highlights Day Trip Including Giant's Causeway from Dublin (From ₱5,432.19)
- Black taxi private 2 hour political mural history for schools and Universities (From ₱12,154.56)
- Peace Wall Taxi Tour (From ₱2,502.64)
- Hotels near Falls Road:
- (0.30 km) Springfield B&B
- (1.51 km) Wilton House Luxury Suites and Residences
- (1.86 km) Tara Lodge
- (1.50 km) The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
- (1.94 km) The Harrison
- Restaurants near Falls Road:
- (0.01 km) Béile Blasta
- (0.11 km) Little Mexican Deli
- (0.19 km) Hatch
- (0.19 km) Tuckers bakery and deli
- (0.22 km) Berries Coffee Shop
- Attractions near Falls Road:
- (0.41 km) Coiste - Irish Political Tours
- (0.26 km) Culturlann MacAdam O Fiaich
- (0.41 km) Coiste Falls Rd Mural Tour
- (0.78 km) TaxiToursNI
- (0.86 km) Belfast.Tours